So. Here's how it happened: I was in the middle of a gig when a circular patch in my drum's head went slack - never mind that the outer rim of the head surrounding that patch was alarmingly (as in 'take cover, she's going to blow') taut.

I did what any staid and stoic semi pro would do: I panicked. At the break, I raced behind the pub to phone ( Read more... )

 My friend Mark is re-releasing his bodhrán CD. I highly recommend it if you fancy learning to play.
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Now that's been almost three weekends...

SaturdayWe left in the morning to minimal fanfare. Alright, there wasn't fanfare at all. There were two brief stops - one for breakfast for us and another for breakfast for the car. Otherwise...it was a drive down to Austin. I suppose I should take in more of the scenery now that it's become so costly as to ( Read more... )

Since nobody's going to remember my life but myself (cue laughter). :D

( D'you ever get the feeling you're being watched? )

The verdict? I don't like the setting. That wee plinkity-plinkity Bm chord is refusing to be anything but paltry and sparse. I want something fuller. I still fancy setting it in D, but I think I'll have to resort to using a capo. If I set it in C, I can place the capo in the second box, and it should be in D. Second or third, sort of thing. I'll ( Read more... )

Mu Phi Epsilon / Dallas Public Library Series

You are cordially invited to attend a free recitalDEAR HARP OF MY COUNTRY ( Read more... )

Dear redwingWhat a time we had yesterday! I met with Kyle, Lisa, and the harper Carolyn at the Alexander Mansion (which is fantastic, by the bye - if I'd known about this place ten years ago when I was planning my wedding, I'd have wanted to have it there) for a preliminary rehearsal. Kyle has put together some really fantastic material. It'll be grand to ( Read more... )

Today has been My Special Day for eejity miscommunications. Last night, I played with Casey and Shaddow again at the Plaza Pub, and it went rather swimmingly. It ended (of course) late, which meant we were (well) late returning home. Knowing that I had another gig this afternoon, I checked the THSP timetable, 'cos something in the depths of my wee ( Read more... )

Hallo everybody!

I'll be playing at Conlon's Pub this Saturday night with John Burleson (one of the region's best Irish guitarists and Mimi Rogers (a brilliant Irish/Old time fiddle player). We go on at 9pm, and we'd love to see you.

Here are the details:
Saturday, 21 June 2008
9pm - 12am
Conlon's Pub
2528 White Settlement Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) ( Read more... )

On 24 May, Spriggan will be back at the Plaza Pub in Arlington for our last do before we go on hiatus. Come out, listen, and have a drink with us.

24 May 2008
8.00 PM - Midnight
The Plaza Pub
1605 New York (near Park Row Dr.)
Arlington, TX 76010
817.377.0202

Here's a map:
Click meIf you've got a Google calendar (which I believe anybody who ( Read more... )